Liam J Moran - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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Norton Park Hotel in Winchester welcomes new GM

🏨 Norton Park Hotel, Spa, and Manor House, part of The QHotels Collection, has appointed Nathan Chart as the new general manager. Chart's career spans over 20 years in hospitality, including roles at Hilton and Marriott. His plans include enhancing commercial offerings in weddings and events and strengthening local partnerships. He previously managed The Solent Hotel and chaired the Southampton Hoteliers Association, launching regional hospitality awards now in their fifth year. Chart aims to position Norton Park as a premier leisure and event destination.

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Crafted to open Powdermills in November

🏖 In November, Crafted is opening Crafted at Powdermills in Sussex, in a refurbished Georgian country house with 55 rooms, a pub, restaurant, cocktail bar, and more. Mews will power the property, offering effortless integration. Chris King emphasizes user-friendliness, while Matt Welle highlights nature-focused hospitality. Powdermills' opening is part of Crafted's expansion plan. Mews, serving 12,500 customers in 85 countries, has raised $410m to innovate hospitality.

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Hilton launches new lifestyle brand to expand boutique hotel offering

🏨 Hilton has launched Outset Collection, its 25th brand and eighth in the lifestyle portfolio, with openings starting later this year. Bookings begin in November for more than 60 properties in the US and Canada, with potential for over 500 locations. Outset targets upscale, independent hotel experiences, including sites in Moab, Utah, and Chicago. In Q2 2025, conversions were over one-third of Hilton's new openings. Hilton's luxury and lifestyle portfolios now encompass 1,000 hotels worldwide.

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Lake District hotel group introduces Bitcoin payment facilities

💰 English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues now accepts Bitcoin payments for booking rooms and services at locations like Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa. The shift aims to attract the global Bitcoin user market, leveraging CoinCorner's digital currency exchange system. This strategic move aims to grow international bookings and build a Bitcoin treasury. Director Ben Berry notes benefits like avoiding bank fees and mitigating price volatility for international customers, enhancing payment speed and convenience.

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Wyndham launches Dazzler Select brand for independent economy hotels

🏨 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has launched "Dazzler Select," a new franchise brand targeting independently owned hotels in the economy lifestyle segment. The first property, Magic Moment Resort and Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida, joins this week. Entrepreneurs Ariel Tomat and Carina Radonich manage the hotel. Wyndham plans up to 50 openings in the next five years, focusing on strong guest ratings and limited operations. Franchisees benefit from flat monthly fees, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour beverage stations.

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Falls Hotel hits green energy milestone

🌞 The Falls Hotel and Spa in County Clare has generated over 5 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity through its hydro-electric turbine. 🌍 The hotel, carbon neutral since 2021, now has 90 solar panels, aiming for self-sufficiency. 🏨 Located by the River Inagh, it's part of the Burren Eco-tourism Network and has won multiple environmental awards. 🏆 Clare is the first Irish county with Global Sustainable Tourism Council Destination Certification, promoting sustainable tourism in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Chestnut Group secures £20m financing to fund expansion

💸 Chestnut Group secured £20m from Metro Bank for expansion, acquiring Titchwell Manor Hotel in Norfolk and allowing for future acquisitions. The finance includes a £10m revolving credit line and a £10m commercial loan, bringing Metro Bank's total support to £50m. The group operates 26 pubs and hotels in the East of England. The expansion aids the local economy and job creation. Charley O’Toole was appointed as Chestnut's new chief of staff to lead organizational design and strategic goals.

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A&O Hostels acquires first London hotel

🏨 A&O Hostels has acquired the former DoubleTree by Hilton, Docklands Riverside, marking its first London property and third in the UK. Opening under the A&O flag in November, the hotel features 500 rooms, 2,100 beds, and will undergo a £21m refurbishment while remaining open. Guests benefit from free electric river cab service to Canary Wharf. A €500m (£436m) budget is set for property upgrades starting Spring 2024, in partnership with StepStone Group and Proprium Capital Partners.

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Caledonian Leisure acquires Caledonian Island Hotel

🏨 Caledonian Leisure acquired the 104-bedroom Broadway Park Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight, renaming it The Caledonian Island Hotel. Scheduled to reopen in February 2026, it joins five other properties in the Caledonian Hotel Collection. The company recently invested in The Caledonian Thistle Hotel in Callander, reopened in August, with 2025 occupancy surpassing expectations. Local recruitment for the Isle of Wight property will begin, enhancing hospitality services.

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RedCat Hospitality sales up 2% in ‘transformational year’

🍻 RedCat Hospitality's like-for-like sales rose 2% year-on-year, ending March 30, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA soared 290% to £8.8m, with site EBITDA up 42% to £18.7m. An £8m capital investment program began, focusing on pubs with rooms and carvery pubs. The Castle Carvery Clocktower in Norwich benefited from a £0.6m investment. Q1 sales rose 6.7% to £32.7m, with a strategic £3m refurbishment in South Wales delivering a 94% sales uplift. Investments in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Staffordshire led to a 20.3% sales growth.

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